Phil Castle, The Business Times Jared Polis wonders what’s in store for Colorado as the 150th anniversary of its statehood approaches in 2026. “Who do we want to be when we turn 150 years old?” the Colorado governor asked. Polis said the answer will depend in part on some of the efforts he outlined in […]
Phil Castle, Business Times Mesa County real estate sales continue to trend downward on a year-over-year basis. But Robert Bray also sees opportunities in growing inventories, declining mortgage interest rates and lower prices. “I see some silver linings coming out of this,” said Bray, chief executive officer of Bray & Co. in Grand Junction. Annette […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A record number of new business filings bodes well for a Colorado economy otherwise expected to slow this year. The secretary of state’s office recorded 48,806 new entity filings in the fourth quarter of 2022 — a 37.2 percent year-over-year increase and the most ever for the fourth quarter. Another […]
If it ever was a secret, it’s not only out, but also out on an increasingly larger scale. To wit: The Grand Valley is a really cool place to visit. And, for that matter, to work and live. That’s good news in promoting travel and tourism and attracting visitors who stay in hotels, eat in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Elizabeth Fogarty deems the inclusion of Grand Junction in an annual go-to list of global destinations published in the New York Times a significant milestone in local efforts to promote travel and tourism. “It’s considered PR gold in the travel industry.” But it’s only the latest media coverage to bring […]
Phil Castle, Business Times Sydney Garvey has sold flowers by subscription, at farmers markets and from her farm near Palisade. But she’s excited about soon selling flowers from yet another venue — a florist shop she’s about to open in downtown Grand Junction. “It’s, in my opinion, a perfect location.” Flowers by Garvey’s Gardens is […]
Phil Castle, Business Times The monthly unemployment rate has retreated to its lowest level in three years as Mesa County continues to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. As efforts proceed to address labor shortages and bridge skill gaps, the outlook for 2023 remains heartening, said Lindsay Bullock, director of […]
It’s only natural at the beginning of a year to wonder what lies ahead, what the next trip around the sun will bring. That takes many forms — from the dread of imminent disaster to the eager anticipation of newfound success and everything on the sliding scale in between. Depending on circumstance and mood, I’m […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Robert Bray doesn’t hesitate in identifying what he considers the biggest actor on the Mesa County real estate market. “The interest rate has taken center stage,” says Bray, chief executive officer of Bray & Co. in Grand Junction. “It seems to me to be all about the rates.” Annette Young, […]
Phil Castle, Business Times Colorado business leaders remain more shaken than stirred heading into the new year, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. It remains to be seen whether or not the economy officially will slip into recession, but any growth likely will come at a snail’s pace, said Rich Wobbekind, a […]